Wildlife

For Ukrainian activists, rescuing the dogs of war — not to mention the cats, swans, bats, bears and other wildlife — often means putting their own lives on the line.

As one of the world’s most endangered birds returns to its ancestral skies, partners work to eliminate a persistent threat on the ground.

Recovering urban wildlife isn’t just about protecting a city’s parks and rivers, but also making its streets, homes and skyscrapers greener.

Experts say new international trade restrictions will help, but they leave several problems unsolved.

This will be a critical year for several endangered and threatened species, as well as a time of opportunity for others.

Soil’s microbial communities keep it healthy, just like the one in our guts. But new research finds we’re not doing a good enough job of protecting it.

Saving endangered species sometimes means knowing where they used to live — before scientists started studying them. For that, we need historical ecologists.

Lost in much of the coverage of the region’s water woes is the ecological crisis caused by prolonged drought, climate warming and development.

Despite their reputation as destructive pests, new research reveals that armadillos support dozens of other species — including, possibly, humans.

Can state agencies ensure conservation when hunters pay the bills and ranchers determine wildlife policy?